The St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Function Testing Labs offer several types of breathing tests. The most common type of breathing test includes spirometry. Spirometry measures how much air you can breathe in and out. This test can be very important to help assess Lung Conditions such as:

Spirometry also measures other lung volumes that might include other gases. These are important for patients that have COPD. There are three common methods for measuring lung volumes. These methods include:

Nitrogen Washout

Helium Dilution

Body Box (this method is often referred to as a “phone booth” where the patient sits in a chair. This is the most common and accurate way of measuring lung volumes.)

Hours/Contact

The Pulmonary Function Tests Lab is part of a highly qualified Pulmonary Team that includes Respiratory Therapists and Pulmonary Physicians. There are four St. Elizabeth locations to have your Pulmonary Function Test completed:

Edgewood: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Edgewood Phone:(859) 301-5757 (this number can be called for all PFT sites)